Donate Your House or Vehicle and Support Hurricane Housing Relief!
You can donate your used vehicle to Hurricane Housing Relief by calling 951-691-5166. A representative will explain all the details, including the possibility of same-day service. The most important point is that you're supporting the less fortunate of Hurricane Katrina. We'll take houses, cars, trucks, vans, RV's and boats if they are on a trailer and motorcycles that are running.
It's so easy. We'll take care of everything.
Call 951-691-5166. That's 951-691-5166 and someone will be in touch with you.
Q: How late can I donate a vehicle and still have it count towards a 2006 tax deduction?
A: As long as the title is properly filled out and signed by December 31, the donation is in 2007. The title is just like a check and determines the legal change of ownership and date of donation. However, titles that are signed and left blank are not legal donation documents as the change of ownership to a non-profit has not occurred.
Vehicle pick up does not determine the date of donation so vehicles can be towed in 2006 for 2005 donations, as long as the title is properly filled out and signed by December 31, 2005.
Q: What are the benefits of donating my house or my car to Hurricane Housing Relief?
A: Hurricane Housing Relief benefits by receiving a cash donation to fund new and existing programs and increase community awareness through local events.
You benefit by being able to reduce your taxable income when taxes are itemized. Plus you avoid the costs associated with selling your car. No need to pay for advertising, no loss of privacy and possible security risk, and no need to pay for vehicle registration, insurance, and repairs to keep your car in running condition while you wait for a buyer.
Q: Does my car have to be running to qualify for donation?
Q: What if my car won't pass the smog test?
Q: Do you only accept cars for donation?
Q: How long will it take to pick up my vehicle?
Q: Do I have to be with the vehicle at the time of pick-up?
Q: What paperwork do I need?
Q: Do I need a smog certificate in order to donate my car?
Q: What if I receive legal notices?
Tax Questions
Q: How does the new law effect my tax deduction?
Q: Will I get a tax receipt for my donation?
An IRS Form 1098-C, Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes will be mailed to you within 30 days of the sale stating the amount of gross proceeds received from your car, provided your vehicle sold for more than $500. This will be your tax receipt for your charitable contribution.
Q: How is the value determined on the vehicle donated?
Q: Does the new law affect Hurricane Housing Relief?
Q: What can I claim as a deduction?
Q: What if my car is valued over $5000?
Effective January 1, 2005, you are no longer required to have vehicles appraised. The value you may claim will be the amount of gross proceeds received from your vehicle.
Donate Your House or Vehicle and Support HHR!
In some cases we can take your car, running or not. However, it must have an engine and be tow-able. Contact a representative at 951-691-5028. to find out if your vehicle qualifies for pick-up.
We can accept vehicles without a smog certificate or current registration.
Many types of motor vehicles are accepted including boats, motorcycles, trucks, and cars. If you are uncertain as to whether or not your vehicle is eligible, please contact the vehicle donation program toll free at 951-691-5166.
We make donating your car as simple and convenient as possible. In many cases, vehicles can be picked up the same day. Call our representatives at 951-691-5166.
No. Special arrangements can be made by calling our representative.
The only paperwork needed is a signed, clear title (pink slip). Have your title with you when you call-in your donation. [Please note: a clear title indicates the title is in the name of the donor without a lien].
For states that require smog certificates or safety inspections, you may donate your vehicle without these documents.
In the rare event that you receive any notification of a lien sale, DMV actions or other activity related to your donated vehicle, please contact us at 951-691-5166 immediately for assistance.
Donors are no longer responsible for determining the deductible value of their donation. Instead, they will receive IRS Form 1098-C, Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes if the proceeds from the sale exceed $500, stating the amount of the gross proceeds from the sale of the donated vehicle. The amount listed on IRS Form 1098-C, Contributions of Motor Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes will be the gross proceeds of the deductible donation.
Yes, our driver will issue a receipt at the time of pick-up. This is not your final tax receipt unless the sale of your vehicle does not exceed $500. This initial acknowledgement will indicate your name as well as the year, make, model and condition of the car you are donating. It will be your only receipt if your vehicle sells for less than $500.
The value is determined by the gross proceeds raised from the sale of the donated vehicle. You no longer have the burden of determining the value yourself.
Hurricane Housing Relief has additional paperwork in reporting the gross proceeds raised from the sale of the vehicle to the donor and IRS. The process of obtaining the cash donation from the vehicle remains the same.
According to the tax law effective January 1, 2005, if the claimed value of the donated vehicle exceeds $500, the taxpayer is limited to the gross proceeds of the sale.
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